C&O 1309 was out test running today. She looks good all stretched out. More testing and tightening up and she will be good as new.

WM 734 Looks lonely without her tender as she awaits the day she will once again roam the rails

Western Maryland Scenic 734 departs the yard in Ridgley WV with a Caboose tow.

Western Maryland 734 and crew including Rosie the Riviter pose after the April 2nd Photo Special

Western Maryland Scenic 501 gets orders from the conductor before leaving Ridgley with the evening dinner train

C&O 2-6-6-2 No.1309 at the WMSR
The Restoration Continues!

Chesapeake & Ohio's No.1309 is a 2... (more)

1309 Driver being moved to be prepared for shipment.

Today another major componet of the 109 rebuild took place when the 109 was lifted off her drivers. Boiler work is proceeding and the tender is near completion.

Workers continue to remove parts from the boiler of the 1309. The 1309 will be a great addition to steam in the east once she is complete.

The Face of a workhorse

2-6-6-2 1309's front drivers sit in front of a Western Maryland hopper till they are repaired for operation This scene was thanks to the Western Maryland Scenic Ralroad foundation and Chase Ganoe.... (more)

2-6-6-2 1309 sits beside her stable mate WM 734 waiting for her turn in the limelight. This seen was thanks to the Western Maryland Scenic Ralroad foundation and Chase Ganoe.

2-6-6-2 1309 getting some tender loving care during the night shift in Ridgley yards.This scene was thanks to the Western Maryland Scenic Ralroad foundation and Chase Ganoe.

WM 501 does some early morning switching in preparation for the days runs. 734 will do the honors. Photo taken with a long lens and off the railroad right of way.

WMSR engineer Joe Dailey changes the bulb on the headlight of 2-8-0 No. 734 prior to its late morning excursion from Cumberland to Frostburg. A lot of extensive servicing and inspecting takes plac... (more)